SPEAKER_00: God is a loving God.
SPEAKER_00: He is a merciful God.
SPEAKER_00: He is a present God.
SPEAKER_00: The Bible says He is a good shepherd.
SPEAKER_00: Think about the role of a shepherd for a moment.
SPEAKER_00: In order for a shepherd to be good, he must be present.
SPEAKER_00: Today we are going to lean into this truth.
SPEAKER_00: The God who created the cosmos is also our ever-present shepherd.
SPEAKER_00: God's goodness doesn't chase us for a moment.
SPEAKER_00: It follows us all of our days.
SPEAKER_00: It carries constant, its presence sure.
SPEAKER_00: Remind yourself of this today.
SPEAKER_00: Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.
SPEAKER_00: Thank God that his goodness follows you into every place, every season, every moment.
SPEAKER_00: Now, ask God to help you notice his goodness at work today, in big ways and even small ones.
SPEAKER_00: Practice putting away any distracting thoughts so you can truly focus on the good things he has done.
SPEAKER_00: Even if you feel like there aren't many in this season, remember it is just a seasonal.
SPEAKER_00: Embrace the peace that comes with it.
SPEAKER_00: Ask God to remind them that His goodness surrounds them.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.